Design and features:Although this portable on-ear model has a closed design, it doesn't form a tight seal with the ears so you'll be able to hear external sounds, such as a doorbell or car horn while wearing the headphones. The headphones have medium-high sensitivity so they can provide satisfying volume levels even when used with lower-powered portable audio devices. The Humlan has an integrated microphone and player function controls that are compatible with iPads, some iPods, and some iPhones and some other cellphones. The call connect/disconnect button can be used with some iPhones and some other cellphones. These headphones may not operate properly with some non-iPod players or other audio equipment. Features include machine-washable earcup pads and headband, an earcup mini-jack for connecting a second set of headphones, and a carrying bag that doubles as a washing machine bag for earcup pads and headband.
Sound quality: UrbanEars' Humlan delivers fair overall sound, with a warm character. Bass has so-so impact, sounds blunted, and doesn't go deep, and midrange is muffled. Treble is also muffled, and upper treble is very rolled off. Overall sound is closed in, with so-so dynamics.
Comfort: We found that these headphones produce a sense of moderate pressure on the ears, and the earpads might feel hot after prolonged use.
